Minimalist vs Thames Fog
Minimalist is a Sherwin-Williams color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Minimalist belongs to the beige-greige family and Thames Fog to the grey family. At LRV 52 vs 27, Minimalist will read as the brighter of the two — a 25-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 18.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Minimalist vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Minimalist and Thames Fog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Minimalist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.
Color Details
Minimalist vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Minimalist on one side and Thames Fog on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
More Minimalist comparisons
See how Minimalist stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
